AMBER ALERT UPDATE: VEHICLE STOLEN WITH CHILD INSIDE

(Newark, DE) The child was located safely in Philadelphia. The child was left at a Wine and Spirits store near the 2700 block of N American Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Members of the Philadelphia Police Department responded to the scene and later transported the child to a local hospital to be evaluated. Detectives and Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police have responded to Philadelphia. The stolen vehicle is still missing at this time.

The stolen vehicle is described as a 2010 Nissan Altima with Delaware registration 562644. The vehicle has damage to the rear passenger door. Detectives are also still looking for a black SUV that was used during the incident. Photographs of both vehicles have been attached. If you have information about the incident or either vehicle, please contact the Criminal Investigations Unit immediately.

Tips can also be forwarded to:

  • New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800
  • Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8110
  • Facebook (IM) “New Castle County Police”
  • Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333
  • Submit a tip online at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com

Tips can be submitted anonymously.

Stolen Vehicle:

Suspect Vehicle (black SUV): This vehicle was used during the incident and was occupied originally by at least two suspects.

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AMBER ALERT: VEHICLE STOLEN WITH CHILD INSIDE – ATTEMPT TO LOCATE

(Newark, DE) On 11/29/23 at 5:30 p.m. officers responded to the 7/11 located at 60 S. Gerald Drive in Newark, Delaware for a report of a stolen motor vehicle that just occurred where a one year old female was still inside the car. The vehicle, a 2010 Nissan Altima Gray w/ DE registration 562644, was described to have damage to the rear passenger door. The car was left running at which time a black male, dressed in a gray hoody, black jacket and camo pants jumped in the driver seat and drove away with the child in the back. The child was described as wearing a pink Nike jacket, purple and black pants, black boots, and hair in ponytails. The vehicle was last seen driving towards 273 towards 95. The suspect originally exited another vehicle, possibly a black Nissan rogue or Mazda 6 before stealing the victims vehicle. Both fled the area, the victims vehicle towards 273 towards 95. Please call 9-1-1 immediately if the vehicle is observed. More information to follow.

Stolen Vehicle:

Second Suspect Vehicle:

Missing Child:

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PACKAGE THIEF ARRESTED BY PATROL OFFICERS

(Wilmington, DE 19805) Patrol Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police have charged 58-year-old Michael McKamey of Newark following an investigation into package thefts. Last week, officers responded to the communities of Bellemoor and Maryland Park Apartments in reference to separate theft investigations. Officers were provided with surveillance footage from a doorbell camera and were quickly able to identify the suspect as Michael McKamey. On November 24, 2023, officers took McKamey into custody without incident. He was charged with with two misdemeanor counts of theft under $1,500 and two misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass in the third degree. He was arraigned by the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas and held in lieu of his charges and additional violations. As a reminder this holiday season, please use the following tips to protect your gifts and packages. A doorbell camera was crucial in this investigation leading to a swift apprehension.

TIPS:

  • Utilize alternate shipping methods like Amazon lockers or in-store pickup options.
  • Ask a trusted neighbor to pick up your packages.
  • Keep track of packages by monitoring tracking numbers.
  • Have your package delivered to your work.
  • Require a signature.
  • Request that the package be left out of plain view.
  • Install a home security camera.
  • Consider a package lockbox.
  • Report any suspicious behavior.
  • If you are a delivery driver, be mindful of vehicles following you on your route.

McKamey, Michael

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